Which best reflectsa plan of action that is likely to be successful?

ICF Competency 8 ("Facilitates Client Growth") emphasizes creating actionable, specific, and measurable plans to support client success. A successful action plan aligns with the client’s goals and is realistic and time-bound (ICF Definition of Coaching). Let’s evaluate:

A. Try as hard as they can to become a top executive: This is vague, lacks specificity, and isn’t time-bound, making success hard to measure or achieve (Competency 8).

B. Complete a report two weeks ahead of schedule: This is specific, measurable, achievable, and time-bound, reflecting an effective action plan per ICF standards for facilitating growth.

C. Take longer lunch breaks when they have the time: This lacks purpose or alignment with professional goals and isn’t a clear plan for success (ICF Code of Ethics, Section 1).

D. Put more effort into their work so the boss is impressed: This is vague and subjective, missing the clarity and structure ICF action plans require.

Option B best reflects a successful plan, per ICF’s focus on actionable outcomes.